A probationary, tenure-track probationary faculty position is available in the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor with an emphasis as Cellular or Developmental Biologist with a specialty in Neuroscience beginning August 20, 2012. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to undergraduate instruction and faculty-student collaborative research and would bring diverse perspectives and experience to the position.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology.
- Major duties for this position will also include teaching in Organismal Form and Function and teaching a course in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience.
- The teaching commitment is approximately 12 contact hours per semester with 1-2 preps per semester.
- The successful candidate will develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.
- S/he will also be expected to provide academic advising to students and engage in service to the Department, College, University and/or community.
- Salary will be commensurate with teaching and research experience.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree by August 20, 2012.
- Must have demonstrated teaching ability at post-secondary level and commitment to developing an active research program.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Biology currently has 25 faculty and academic staff and approximately 600 majors. Faculty are collegial, dedicated to teaching, and are actively involved in research with students as demonstrated by co-authored presentations and publications. Our interests span from molecular biology to ecosystem ecology. The department is developing an interdepartmental major in Neuroscience that should be in place within the next two years. The successful candidate will have a role in shaping this program. Departmental facilities include a variety of teaching and research laboratories, three greenhouses, an animal care facility, the James Newman Clark Bird Museum, shared access to transmission and scanning electron microscopes, and molecular biology instrumentation. Research is supported by both external and internal grants, and we participate in the Ronald McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. Internal funds are also available to support faculty and student travel to professional meetings.
Application Procedure
Materials required:
- Letter of application desscribing teaching and research interests, experience, and plans;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice).
- In addition, have three letters of reference sent to the email address.
Application materials should be submitted in a single PDF format file to:
biol.neurosci@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by October 10, 2011. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
